Dawson Springs Independent
July 31, 2023 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6829 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition
4.B. Communications
4.B.1. Board Member Communications
4.B.2. Citizens and Delegations: This is an opportunity for any citizen or delegation to approach the Board and be heard on any item/issue on the agenda or not on the agenda. An individual is limited to 2 minutes to speak. Please keep in mind this is not for questions and answers, simply individuals to share information with the Board. (The Board appreciates and anticipates that the building Principal and Superintendent get the opportunity to resolve any issues prior to addressing the Board).
4.C. Reports
4.C.1. Elementary Principal's Report (verbal)
4.C.2. Preschool Report/Update (verbal)
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report (verbal)
4.C.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report (verbal)
4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report (verbal)
4.C.6. Superintendent's Report (verbal)
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6830 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.B. Discussion/Approval to set the tax rate for the 2023-2024 school year (2023 taxes) at the same rate as current: General Fund Real Estate Rate: 74.7 cents Tangible Personal Property 74.7 cents The real estate rate and personal property rate will generate approximately $530,768.99 The revenue generated by the real estate rate and personal property rate should be approximately $530,768.99 Merchants Inventory 74.7 cents Motor Vehicle/Watercraft 68.7 Personal Aircraft 68.7 Utility tax 3%
Actions Taken

Order #6831 - Motion Passed:  Approval to set the tax rate for the 2023-2024 school year (2023 taxes) at the same rate as current: General Fund Real Estate Rate: 74.7 cents Tangible Personal Property 74.7 cents Merchants Inventory 74.7 cents Motor Vehicle/Watercraft 68.7 Personal Aircraft 68.7 Utility tax 3% passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 Employee Handbook, Coaches/Extracurricular Handbook, and Substitute Handbook as attached and revised by KSBA
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6832 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 Employee Handbook, Coaches/Extracurricular Handbook, and Substitute Handbook as attached and revised by KSBA passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of 2nd/final reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies/Procedures. These will become in-force upon approval- Policies: 03.11, 03.115, 03.1161, 03.1211, 03.1231, 03.1232, 03.13241, 03.17, 03.21, 03.2141, 03.2211, 03.2231, 03.2232, 03, 23241, 03.272, 04.32, 05.4, 08.113, 08.1131, 08.11311, 08.133, 08.13531, 08.23, 09.11, 09.122, 09.141, 09.224, 09.227, 09.311, 09.313, 09.422, 09.425, 09.426, 09.431, 09.434, 09.4341, 09.435, 10.5 Procedures 03.11 AP.2521, 03.1211 AP.21, 03.123 AP.2, 03.19 AP.23, 03.221, AP.22, 03.223 AP.2, 05.4 AP.1, 05.4 AP.23, 05.4 AP.231, 05.4 AP.232, 07.13 AP.1, 08.23 AP.21, 09.12 AP.21, 09.425 AP.21, 09.4341 AP.11
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6833 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2nd/final reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies/Procedures. These will become in-force upon approval- Policies: 03.11, 03.115, 03.1161, 03.1211, 03.1231, 03.1232, 03.13241, 03.17, 03.21, 03.2141, 03.2211, 03.2231, 03.2232, 03, 23241, 03.272, 04.32, 05.4, 08.113, 08.1131, 08.11311, 08.133, 08.13531, 08.23, 09.11, 09.122, 09.141, 09.224, 09.227, 09.311, 09.313, 09.422, 09.425, 09.426, 09.431, 09.434, 09.4341, 09.435, 10.5 Procedures 03.11 AP.2521, 03.1211 AP.21, 03.123 AP.2, 03.19 AP.23, 03.221, AP.22, 03.223 AP.2, 05.4 AP.1, 05.4 AP.23, 05.4 AP.231, 05.4 AP.232, 07.13 AP.1, 08.23 AP.21, 09.12 AP.21, 09.425 AP.21, 09.4341 AP.11 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Dawson Springs Schools Food Service Procurement Plan for the Child Nutrition Program for 2023-2024
Actions Taken

Order #6834 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Dawson Springs Schools Food Service Procurement Plan for the Child Nutrition Program for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of continuing agreement for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services through Caldwell County Medical Center as needed for 2023-2024 (as recommended by Kristin Merrill)
Actions Taken

Order #6835 - Motion Passed:  Approval of continuing agreement for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services through Caldwell County Medical Center as needed for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.G. Discussion/Approval to continue with and accept Bollinger/Zurich's proposal for student accident insurance for 2023-2024 at a cost of $6,554. (This is the same cost as last year)
Actions Taken

Order #6836 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue with and accept Bollinger/Zurich's proposal for student accident insurance for 2023-2024 at a cost of $6,554 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.H. Discussion/Approval to continue agreement as attached with Pennyroyal Center for counseling services as needed for 2023-2024
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6837 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue agreement as attached with Pennyroyal Center for counseling services as needed for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.I. Discussion/Approval to continue agreement as attached with Mountain Comp to provide counseling services as needed for 2023-2024.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6838 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue agreement as attached with Mountain Comp to provide counseling services as needed for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.J. Discussion/Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 (23/24 school year) funding assurances as attached
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6839 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 (23/24 school year) funding assurances as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.K. Discussion/Approval of Revised BG-1 for High School and Elementary Roof Recoating project
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6840 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Revised BG-1 for High School and Elementary Roof Recoating project passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.L. Discussion/Approval of payment for high school HVAC/roof construction invoices as attached
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6841 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment for high school HVAC/roof construction invoice as attached passed with a motion by Ms. Carol Niswonger and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.M. Discussion/Approval to surplus technology equipment as attached
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6842 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus technology equipment as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.N. Discussion/Approval to add $500 stipend to extra service salary schedule for Food Service Assistant Coordinator (as requested by Jeannie Blanchard)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6843 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add $500 stipend to extra service salary schedule for Food Service Assistant Coordinator passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6844 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for June 15, 2023
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired- Logan Davenport – Middle School Math Chunyun Cheng – Elementary Instructional Asst. Lanel Morris – Custodian Erik Waywood – Middle School Social Studies Additional Assignments- Melissa Dulin – Co-ed Golf Coach Erin Woolsey – Middle School Girls’ Basketball Coach Resigned- Michael B. Godbey – HS English Schyuler Storms – Co-ed Golf Coach
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6845 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.